Ruthenium: meaning, definitions and examples

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ruthenium

 

[ ruหหˆฮธiห.ni.ษ™m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

chemical element

Ruthenium is a rare transition metal that is part of the platinum group. It is known for its high resistance to chemical corrosion and is primarily used in electrical contacts and as a catalyst. Additionally, it has applications in the production of specialized jewelry and in various alloys.

Synonyms

Ru, platinum group metal

Examples of usage

  • Ruthenium is used in some high-performance electrical contacts.
  • The catalyst included ruthenium for better efficiency.
  • He bought a ring made of ruthenium alloy.

Translations

Translations of the word "ruthenium" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น rutรชnio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเฅเคฅเฅ‡เคจเคฟเคฏเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ruthenium

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ rutenium

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ัƒั‚ะตะฝั–ะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ruten

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒซใƒ†ใƒ‹ใ‚ฆใƒ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ruthรฉnium

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ rutenio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท rutenyum

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฃจํ…Œ๋Š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑูˆุฏูŠูˆู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ruthenium

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ruthenium

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้’Œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ruten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rรบtรญnรญum

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั€ัƒั‚ะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒฃแƒขแƒ”แƒœแƒ˜แƒฃแƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rutenium

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ rutenio

Etymology

The name 'ruthenium' is derived from the Latin 'Ruthenia' meaning 'Russia'. It was discovered in 1844 by the Russian chemist Karl Karlovich Klaus in ores from the Ural Mountains. Ruthenium was identified as a distinct element and named to reflect its connection to Russia, where it was found. Initially considered a rhodium group member, it was later recognized as possessing unique properties deserving of its own classification. As one of the rarer elements in the Earth's crust, ruthenium has fascinated scientists and industrialists alike. Its unique properties and versatility in applications have made it a subject of intense research, particularly in emerging technologies, including electronics and catalysis.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,583, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.